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Y-Cartws Offers the Ideal Base whilst you spend your time Exploring West Wales.

Family-friendly cottage in Whitland

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Escape to the beautiful West Wales coast and countryside at Y Cartws, a renovated outbuilding on a peaceful sheep farm. Explore lush green fields, enjoy star gazing in the dark sky, or unwind with a walk through wildflower gardens leading to your private sitting area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Y-Cartws Offers the Ideal Base whilst you spend your time Exploring West Wales.

'Y Cartws' is a renovated outbuilding (formerly the cart-house and stables) on a sheep farm - Maesyfelin. The owners, Paul and Eirlys Williams are the 7th generation of the family to have farmed here. Y-Cartws offers the ideal base however way you wish to spend your time exploring the coast and countryside of beautiful West Wales. We are both family and pet friendly. It is a very peaceful location with wonderful views across acres of lush green grass. Y Cartws is located in a great spot for star gazing with it's wonderful dark sky's at night weather permitting of course! We are happy to let you fly your drone from our fields. During the month of March and April we have the busy time of Lambing our visitors are welcome to have a look at what's going on or give us a hand with the feeding of molly lambs if we have any! The cottage itself has a large farmhouse kitchen, a laundry room and a living room on the ground floor. Upstairs are 2 bedrooms (1 double and 1 twin with the option of a cot and a put up single) and a shower room, Towels are also provided. It has oil central heating throughout. WI -FI is available through out the cottage password given at arrival, we are on EE Mobile phone's and have signal on the farm. We also provide a stair gate, cot and high chair for our younger guests. Children are welcome to play in the fields as long as there are no sheep in them at the time of your stay. Plenty of parking space is available. There is a bench and table just outside the cottage, also there is a private sitting area for our guests just to the side of the cottage through to a wildflower garden overlooking the fields, relax and unwind with a beautiful view.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Recycling
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware

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    Check-in

    Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
    Contactless check-in available

    Check-out

    Check-out before 10:00 AM
    Contactless check-out available

    Special check-in instructions

    You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
    Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

    Check-out instructions

    The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
    Start the dishwasher
    Strip any used beds and gather used towels
    Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
    Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
    We are usually about on your departure day, that’s all we ask of you is to leave the cottage as you found it on your arrival. Thank you
    Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

    Rules

    If you are bringing your small dog there is a charge of £25

    Pets

    Pets allowed
    Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
    Welcoming dogs only
    1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
    Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    Note from host: One well behaved dog allowed, house rules apply

    Children and extra beds

    Children are welcome

    Events

    Events allowed: family gatherings

    Smoking

    Smoking is not permitted

    Important information

    You need to know

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 5
    Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
    Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
    Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
    This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

    We should mention

    This property does not have elevators
    A car is required for transportation to and from this property

    About the neighborhood

    Map
    Hebron, WLS

    What's nearby

    • Pembrokeshire Coast National Park - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
    • Cardi Bach Heritage Centre - 12 min drive - 6.8 km
    • Crymych library - 14 min drive - 14.5 km
    • Holgan Farm Fishery - 20 min drive - 19.8 km
    • Oakwood Theme Park - 24 min drive - 24.9 km

    Getting around

    • Clunderwen Station - 13 min drive
    • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 127 min drive

    Restaurants

    • ‪Y Tafarn Sinc - ‬13 min drive
    • ‪The Bush Inn - ‬6 min drive
    • ‪The Plash Inn - ‬14 min drive
    • ‪Caffi Beca - ‬3 min drive
    • ‪Lyn's Cafe - ‬10 min drive

    Frequently asked questions

    Is Y-Cartws Offers the Ideal Base whilst you spend your time Exploring West Wales. pet-friendly?

    Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

    How much is parking?

    Onsite parking is available at the property.

    What time is check-in at Y-Cartws Offers the Ideal Base whilst you spend your time Exploring West Wales.?

    Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

    What time is check-out at Y-Cartws Offers the Ideal Base whilst you spend your time Exploring West Wales.?

    Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

    Where is Y-Cartws Offers the Ideal Base whilst you spend your time Exploring West Wales. located?

    Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Cardi Bach Heritage Centre, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, and Rosebush Park. Narberth Castle and Wiston Castle are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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    Y-Cartws Offers the Ideal Base whilst you spend your time Exploring West Wales. Reviews

    Reviews

    10

    Exceptional

    Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 32 reviews
    Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 32 reviews
    Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
    Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

    10/10

    Cleanliness

    Reviews

    10/10 Excellent

    Ria d.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    central quiet location

    We enjoyed the beautiful surroundings, the peace and friendly hospitality. Highly recommended if you want to get to know Wales from a beautiful central location! Everything you are looking for is there!
    Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Sian A.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Fabulous stay

    The cottage is cosy, clean and well equipped. It is in stunning location with very friendly dogs. The owners are easy to communicate with and are very helpful. We had a fabulous week here.
    Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Barnabas H.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Wonderful couple of days away...

    Beautiful spot, great hosts, and lovely cottage. We'll be going back in the future for sure...
    Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

    10/10 Excellent

    Chris H.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Really wonderful stay in a very comfortable home on a welcoming sheep farm in the west Wales countryside. Its deep in the country but its an easy drive to the Pembrokeshire beaches to the north, south and west. Its a stunning part of the world. We particularly liked Mwnt, St Davids Head and Marloes Sands. After a long day on the beach, it was always a pleasure to return to the farm.
    Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Bruno D.

    Great time in Wales

    Hi, thank you for this wonderful week in your cottage. This place is a little piece of heaven, calm, very clean. The cottage is pretty well equipped in order to offer a relaxing moment. It is also well situated to visit south of wales. A place to be! thanks for this week
    Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

    10/10 Excellent

    Mike D.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Wedding anniversary break

    A lovely, well appointed property in a very peaceful location. Very handy for beaches, walks and some interesting towns. An enthusiastic greeting each time we returned to the cottage from the three collies and their manager
    Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Lacey O., Paso Robles, CA, USA

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Wonderful home away from home

    Renting was a breeze. The property was delightful, with all the mod cons tucked into a warm and cozy home. The location was rural but an easy drive to activities. We loved the beautiful sites of the farm right outside the windows and their adorable dogs ready to greet us whenever we left. We would definitely rent this lovely property again!
    Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

    10/10 Excellent

    Judith A.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Comfort, quiet and beauty.

    Y-Cartwys is in a beautiful location, and is very comfortable, spacious and well equipped. The owners were very friendly and welcoming and even though the weather was a bit changeable we had a wonderful week exploring the coasts of both Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion as the cottage is so well placed. You could also easily access Carmarthenshire and other parts of Wales. Highly recommended.
    Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

    10/10 Excellent

    Phil O.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Beautiful Scenery

    We had a great stay at this fully equipped cottage. We had a lovely welcome by Eirlys and Paul, who were on site and around when needed, but never imposed. The beds and chairs were super comfortable and the dogs were cute and friendly. The area has great pubs,beaches and coastal walks all within a short drive. Would recommend to a friend. We are looking forward to booking next year. 😎🐶
    Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Lesley H.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    A break away from the mayhem

    This property is exceptionally well set up with everything you need for an enjoyable and peaceful setting. It is spacious and easily would accommodation a family of four. The location is so quite but you have beaches to die for within easy driving distance. The hosts were very welcoming and gave us some very useful tips. It was just what we needed after months of lockdown and uncertainty.
    Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

    10/10 Excellent

    MELANIE O.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    A beautiful place to unwind and enjoy the outdoors.

    Thank you so much Eirlys and Paul. We thoroughly enjoyed our short break to the farm. With plenty of beautiful walks and beaches a short drive away; It felt like the much needed tonic, after a long winter. The children absolutely loved being on the farm. The cottage itself is extremely comfortable, with ample space for a family of four. The kitchen is well equipped and the personal touches were much appreciated.
    Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

    10/10 Excellent

    Flynn S.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    A must stay.

    If you want to experience rural Wales this place is amazing. A beautiful converted barn for you to stay in on a sheep farm with 3 working dogs who are so friendly and want tummy rubs. The hosts were helpful and delightful and it was a great base to explore what Wales has to offer and we were here for 10 days and only touched the tip of the iceberg. Stay here,switched your phone off and enjoy the scenery.
    Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2022

    10/10 Excellent

    Alexandra W.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Einfach toll!

    Tolles Cottage, sehr nette Gastgeber. Guter Ausgangspunkt fuer Unternehmungen in der ganzen Region.
    Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

    10/10 Excellent

    Linsi S.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Exceptional cottage

    Exceptional cottage, spacious and very clean in a wonderful relaxing setting. Well equipped kitchen with everything you need and easily enough room for a family of 4. Very well situated to explore the sites of South West Wales with lots of stunning places for walking in the countryside and hills. We had a wonderful weeks holiday and would like to thank Eirlys and Paul for being so welcoming and allowing us stay in their beautiful property.
    Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

    10/10 Excellent

    Donal O.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Truly enjoyable and relaxing break

    We had a wonderful time staying at this farm cottage. Eirlys and Paul are wonderful hosts. Their farm is beautifully located and provides an instantly relaxing place to unwind, as well as a great base to explore the scenic delights of West Wales.
    Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

    10/10 Excellent

    Catherine H.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Pembrokeshire getaway

    This cottage was very comfortable and very convenient for touring the south west of Wales. The hosts were friendly and helpful and the cottage was ideal for our long weekend break.
    Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

    10/10 Excellent

    Hayley M.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Friendly and peaceful location

    The property was very pleasant, clean, well set-up and had everything needed for a self catering stay. Property owners were very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our stay very much!

    10/10 Excellent

    Elliot M.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Wonderful cottage

    We had a lovely time staying at the cottage and it makes a good base for lots of things to do in the area with the kids. The cottage was very clean and cosy and Eirlys and Paul were very welcoming along with Bella, Ben and Mai the four legged friends. If you want to get away to somewhere quiet and completely dark at night this is the place. We had a lovely stay thank you and we will be returning at some point.

    10/10 Excellent

    Peter B.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Perfect get away

    Lovely hosts, great location exactly as advertised, couldn’t fault it. We will definitely be staying again.
    Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

    10/10 Excellent

    Simon E., Reading, berkshire

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    A perfect peaceful retreat

    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Perfect location with a beautiful surroundings. Well located, everything seemed just half an hour away. Stunning night sky, never seen anything like it. The cottage itself was perfect, cosy, well equipped and felt like home. Eirlys and Paul were there if you needed them otherwise you just carry on as usual, a friendly welcome or bara brith and fresh eggs. Our children made new friends in Mai, Ben and Bella the farm dogs, for children that aren’t too keen or used to dogs they absolutely loved these friendly pups. The surrounding town of Cardigan is amazing, the beaches of Mwnt and Poppit Sands are great beaches. Plenty of culture, history and wildlife nearby and amazing views just on the drive in to Cardigan. We all loved this place and would happily book again tomorrow. Thanks Simon, Aurore, Elora, Eliot and Aiden.

    10/10 Excellent

    Nikolaus S.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Eine rundum schöne Unterkunft

    Das Haus ist gut ausgestattet, bietet großzügig Platz auch für uns fünf. Wir wurden sehr herzlich von Eirlys und Paul empfangen und auch während unseres Aufenthalts kümmerten sie sich jederzeit darum, dass wir alles hatten, was wir brauchten. Wir hatten auch besonders viel Spaß an und mit den Hofhunden. Insgesamt eine sehr schöne Unterkunft mit tollen Gastgebern, die wir jederzeit weiter empfehlen können.
    Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

    10/10 Excellent

    Jeni K.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Stunning venue

    Beautiful converted stone cottage with a large dining kitchen directly on the farm courtyard. The garden is not attached to the cottage but is a few metres away) which meant we had to accompany our dogs in the rain!) Very clean, comfortable with extremely hospitable hosts.

    10/10 Excellent

    Martin C.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

    Lovely place to stay. Beautiful cosy property. Owners really nice people dogs very cheeky

    It's a but remote until you get used to it, but that's it's charm. Great yo be on a working Sheep Farm. Wonderful place for families and children Thoroughly recommended.
    Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

    10/10 Excellent

    Elise O.

    Relaxing getaway in fabulous family accommodation

    Eirlys, Paul and their two sons were very kind and friendly hosts. Whilst we had some trouble finding the accommodation, Eirlys came to the rescue and there was no looking back. The barn, which has been converted into accommodation, is spacious and very well appointed. Apart from food and personal affects, everything that we needed was supplied. We particularly enjoyed the farm fresh eggs, milk and cake that was waiting for us when we arrived. The farm, Y-Cartws, is in a central location in the south. It was easy to visit the highlights of the Pembrokshire region. Eirlys gave us some good recommendations and a walking guide book that helped us to decide on our daily adventures. Another highlight was a little tour of the farm that enabled my nearly one year old son to see sheep and chickens for the first time. For those wishing to stay here, the easiest way to find it is to type "Y Cartws holiday cottage" into Google Maps, and it will direct you to the exact location. Thank you for having us, Eirlys and family!
    Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

    10/10 Excellent

    William D.

    Y-Cartws has everything you need and is a great base for a perfect holiday in Pembrokeshire...

    We have just spent six days in Y Cartws..a wonderful property with everything we needed for a comfortable base for our family. A warm welcome was extended by Eirlys Williams on our arrival to this immaculate cottage from which there are beautiful views of the surrounding farm. We spent lovely days exploring the lovely coastline and Castles and comfortable evenings in the cottage. We will certainly be booking again.
    Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018